If you enjoy the stories told in Dog Tales, check out this episode from our series Tales: By 1697 the story of an incredible cat spread to Paris, where author Charles Perrault created his own version, entitling it “La Maître Chat,” ou “Le Chat Botté.” But unlike his modern DreamWorks counterpart, Puss in Boots was originally female, overshadowed by her male counterpart.

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